Furthermore, the world-famous Maracanã - home ground of Flamengo - is also coming to PES 2016. Konami have said the stadium will be added 'through a DLC update later this year'.

Erik Bladinieres, Brand Director of Football at Konami, expressed his excitement in the official press release:

“We are so proud to announce this partnership with Flamengo as they are one of the most successful clubs in Brazilian football. We are committed to represent each club in a manner that truly reflects the integrity of this epic game so that fans, especially in Brazil, can be excited to play their favorite teams in one of the biggest and most iconic stadiums in the world – Maracanã.”

PES 2016 - which launches next week - will include 24 clubs from Brazil: all sides from the Série A as well as Bahia, Botafogo, Criciúma and Vitória from the second tier.